South Africa

SARS issued a serious scam alert on 28 July 2026 regarding fraudulent messages circulating via SMS and email that claim recipients are owed a tax refund. These communications, often disguised as official SARS notifications, prompt users to click on malicious links or provide personal information, facilitating identity theft and financial loss. The scam exploits the […]

SARS, in partnership with the Office of the Tax Ombud, announced a Mall Activation event to be held at the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Durban. The activation, scheduled for 27 July 2026, aims to engage directly with taxpayers, providing on‑site assistance, information on available services, and resources to help individuals navigate tax obligations. The collaboration

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced a major digital transformation initiative that will be rolled out on 9 July 2026. The upgrades focus on modernising the SARS digital platform to enhance user experience, increase system reliability, and introduce new functionalities that streamline tax compliance processes. Key improvements include a more intuitive user interface, faster

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters will be available at selected SARS Service Centres to assist clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. The service will be offered on specific dates, beginning on 24 July 2026, with operating hours from 08:00 to 16:00 at each

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a forthcoming amendment to secondary legislation that will affect various tax statutes, with public notice R.7656 published in Government Gazette 54939 on 3 July 2026. The notice outlines proposed rule changes that impact the Customs and Excise Act of 1964, along with adjustments to the Tax Administration

The Legal Counsel division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has scheduled a series of important dispute‑resolution judgments that will be issued by the Tax Court between July 2026 and 2028, as indicated by the upcoming rulings referenced in recent announcements. These judgments pertain to matters arising under the Income Tax Act of 1962

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released version 8.0.1_338 of the e@syFile™ Employer software, effective 7 July 2026. This release brings a suite of enhancements aimed at simplifying payroll and tax reporting for employers. Notably, the bulk‑payment function has been expanded to accommodate a higher volume of simultaneous transactions, reducing processing queues and improving

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to release a landmark judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal concerning dispute‑resolution matters in the tax domain, scheduled for 6 July 2026. The case, identified as ‘QI Logistics (Pty) Ltd v CSARS (180/2025) [2026] ZASCA 96’, involves the interpretation of the Customs and Excise Act of

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made the latest Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods publicly available, as announced on 6 July 2026. This list enumerates goods that have not yet been entered into the customs system, providing crucial information for importers, exporters, and customs brokers who require up‑to‑date details on detained or pending

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a series of secondary legislative notices in the Government Gazette on 3 July 2026, specifically Notice 7664, which outlines the addresses at which various tax‑related processes will be conducted. These notices pertain to amendments in the Tax Administration Act of 2011 and affect the locations where taxpayers